All Obituaries

 Gloria Dean Whiteside, age 89, of Olmsted Falls, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who loved her family deeply. She will be remembered for her strong faith in God, kindness, and the loving words she often shared: “I love you, don’t you ever forget it.” Visitation will be held Wednesday May 20, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at ...

Sandra Kurka, 76, passed away on May 13, 2026 . She lived a life devoted to her family and had a genuine care for those around her.  Born in Cleveland, she attended South High School, in 1970 she married James Kurka, and was together with him for 22 years. In 1988 she met Lawrence F. Kniep and has been with him for 38 years. She was a resident of  Columbia Station and employed with Giant Eagle as a pharmacy tech before retiring. Sandra enjoyed shopping, frogs, all things sweet, ...

SHIRLEY TAYLOR, 88, of Strongsville, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Howard for 48 years; loving mother of Sherryl and Denise; dear stepmother of Ray (Liz), Bob, Howie (Janelle), Jenny Dalton (Larry), the late David, and the late Sue; proud grandmother of 15 and great‑grandmother of 15. Shirley shared deep and meaningful bonds with those closest to her. She lovingly referred to Tim and Avery as “the sons she never had,” a sentiment she also ...

Dominic Gregory Galvin, age 27, passed away suddenly on May 6th, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved son of John & Stephanie (nee Carlozzi), loving brother of Walter (Samantha), John Paul (deceased), Elizabeth (Stephen), Catherine (Mark), Andrew (deceased), Peter (Jessica), Stephen (Bernadette), Margaret (Liam), Charles (Erica), Thomas, and Vincent. Cherished grandson of Walter (deceased) & Barbara (nee Flanagan)(deceased), Judith Aukerman (nee Gulden) and Frank Carlozzi (deceased). ...

Tracy L. Jordan, born on November 18, 1952, in Panola, Alabama, passed away on April 27, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, compassion, individuality, humor, and deep love for family. As a young man, Tracy migrated from Panola, Alabama, to Cleveland, Ohio, with his mother, Kate Malone, and his five siblings. He attended and graduated from East High School in Cleveland, where he quickly gained a reputation as an exceptional athlete while also working to help support his ...

Margaret Ann Zitnik Margaret Ann Zitnik, (nee Zarn) Born in Cleveland, Ohio. she was a resident of  Olmsted Falls. Passed away on April 19, 2026  age 68, beloved wife of Joseph A. Zitnik, daughter of Janet and Joseph Zarn (deceased), loving mother of Rachel A. Murray (deceased), step-mother of Joseph A. Zitnik (Melissa), grandmother of Baker, sister of Mary Joann Williams (Douglas), and Betty Jeanne Puhalik (Stephen), aunt of Andrew S. Puhalik (Isabel), niece of James ...

Audrey Wisniewski, age 59, passed away on April 12, 2026 in Middleburg Heights, Ohio after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 19, 1967 in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert Gorczyca and Martha Babis. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Tiffany Hauzer-Martin (Will Martin), Danielle Hauzer, and Kayla Wisniewski; one grandson, Aiden Bertei; long time partner Joseph Homsey; ex-husband, Carl Wisniewski; and many other family and friends who will sadly ...

Kathleen Dorsey (nee McDonnell), 88, passed away on April 12, 2026.  Born in Berea, she was a lifelong resident of the community. Kathleen was employed with NASA, retiring in 2000. She was a devoted member of St. Mary Parish. Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady, and her parents, James and Cecilia (Schneider) McDonnell. She is survived by her daughters Maureen (Gregory) Kudlac and Karen ...

Theodore Samuel Troutner, age 92, passed peacefully on April 8, 2026. He was a loving father to his son, James and daughter, Kathleen (Michael) Zeitz. He was preceded in death by his precious wife, Ann, in 1976, and his second wife, Helen, in 2014, as well as his parents, Charles and Clara (nee Forester), and his siblings, Thomas “Bud”, Twila, Eva “Abo”, Dorothy “Dot”, Dolores, and Jim. He is mourned by nieces and nephews, especially Al “Brud” ...

Ellen Cheyney, beloved wife of Allen of Berea, Ohio for 70 years. Dear mother of Terry A. Cheyney (Diane) of Lapeer, Michigan; Thomas W. Cheyney (Dawn) of Clermont Florida and Cindi Myers of Berea, Ohio. Dear Grandmother of Christine Myers of Parma, Ohio, Judd Cheyney (Sarah) of Gotha, Florida; Kenny Myers (Carolyn) of Painsville, Ohio and Anne Marie Whiteman of Berea, Ohio. Ellen was a great grandmother of Nevaeh and Anthony Gunther; Kenneth and Carson Myers, Madeline and Vanessa Cheyney ...